THE NEW ILKESTON STATION

The need for a Railway Station at Ilkeston is growing. With proposals for yet more houses in the area, Ilkeston needs more travel options and a Station is wanted now more than ever before.

With rail franchises coming up for grabs soon, now is the time to get a new service programed in. Together with the remodeling of the Erewash Valley Line, which has improved signaling and line speeds, the time is ripe for a new Station at Ilkeston. Derbyshire County Council and other Council's that will benefit should put money on the table now. 

So far all we have got from Erewash Borough Council up to press is warm words but very little action and certainly no money to pump prime the project. It's make your mind up time for Erewash!

LONG EATON STATION NORTH

I think it's about time we resurrected the idea of a new Long Eaton Station. The old one in the centre of the Town was shut years ago.
Our road links are second to none and an Airport just up the road gives global access. It's a pity about the A453 improvements being delayed which will contribute to on-costs by increasing congestion and continuing its high accident rate. If east-west links were improved it would certainly contribute to easing congestion on the M1 and boost the local economy. However a train Station serving the North of Long Eaton, Sandiacre and Stapleford would surely be cost effective. There is enough room where the old Stapleford and Sandiacre Station used to be to have a viable railway halt. Together with a long overdue Ilkeston Station we could ease road use and cut travelling times.